Category: Outdoor Adventures
Ideas and tips for outdoor adventures in North America and beyond. Hiking, biking, off-roading, scuba, and more! From activities for nature lovers to adrenaline junkies.
Falling in Love with Dunedin, NZ, During Lockdown
Now that we are allowed to move about in New Zealand again, us tourists turned temporary residents all ask each other the same question: “Where did you end up during lockdown?” While some were at hostels sharing rooms and meals with other backpackers, we... Read more
Memorable Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise in New Zealand
We originally planned to go to both Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound during out epic New Zealand road trip, but with the intense flooding that happened just before our visit, Milford was no longer an option without a very long bus ride. So, we chose to spend what we... Read more
5 Fun Day Trips from Queenstown & Why It Makes a Great Base
As we traveled around New Zealand, all the other backpackers warned about how busy Queenstown is. And our research came up with similar results. We actually almost cut our trip there short! But with so much to do in the area, we decided to base almost a week of our... Read more
Coronet Peak for a Memorable Picnic Date with Queenstown Views
Note: We visited Coronet Peak in early March 2020. With the current lockdown in New Zealand due to Coronavirus, this activity is not available at the moment. But, keep it in mind for a future trip! The Queenstown area is known for its epic views and adventurous... Read more
Private New Zealand Glow Worms Tour with Unique Eco-Sanctuary Stay
Sometimes being extra spontaneous on a trip can really come back to bite you. Other times, it leads to unexpected places you would have never discovered had you not been forced to make a detour. That's how we discovered Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary outside Rotorua and... Read more
Stockpiling Toilet Paper? Just Buy a Bidet Already!
I'm usually pretty out of the loop with the news, but it is hard to miss the many headlines and memes about people currently stockpiling toilet paper and other necessities around the world. Don't worry, I'm not going to weigh in on the panic around COVID-19 here. This... Read more
Detouring to See Hokitika Gorge with Grey Water?!?
After a great time in Arthur's Pass, we were headed to explore the Franz Josef Glacier area for a few days. It was going to be a 3+-hour driving day, so we didn't plan much – as we didn't know what the weather would be like. However, it was a beautiful day, so... Read more
Remote Coast Sea Kayak Tour of Abel Tasman National Park
Some places are just meant to be viewed from the water and Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand's south island is definitely one of them – especially to enjoy the beauty and wildlife of the Tonga Island Marine Reserve. Since this area is protected, only a... Read more
Cathedral Cove Beach Walk in the Coromandel, NZ
One of the most gorgeous coastal areas of New Zealand, the Coromandel Peninsula is a must for beach lovers – especially the multi-hour walk to Cathedral Cove beach (or water taxi). It's a (sometimes overly) popular track, but we loved spending a sunny summer day... Read moreBrooke Wrote a Book
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